Same Old Sound
Embracing Familiar Melodies: Roger McGuinn's Musical Journey
Lyrics
I've been all around the world
I have traveled extensively around the world.
Playing songs for all the boys and girls
I have performed songs for both male and female audiences.
Well I've traveled up and down
I have journeyed up and down various places.
Got to barnstorm every town
I have passionately performed in every town, like a barnstormer.
And everywhere I'm bound
Wherever I go,
I got to play that same old sound
I am obligated to play a familiar and consistent musical style.
Got to play that same old sound
It's essential to stick to that recognizable sound.
Goin' round and round
This pattern continues repeatedly.
Lots of faces passin' by me
I encounter numerous people passing by me.
Lots of love to satisfy me
I receive a lot of love to fulfill and satisfy me.
At times I didn't know my name
There were moments when I felt disoriented and couldn't recall my name.
But I always knew the rules of the game
However, I always understood the rules of the game.
And everywhere I'm bound
Wherever I go,
I got to play that same old sound
I must adhere to playing that familiar sound.
Got to play that same old sound
It's crucial to maintain that consistent musical style.
Goin' round and round
This cycle repeats.
Look who'are up here on the stage
Observing who is on the stage with me,
No one's noticin' my age
No one seems to notice or be concerned about my age.
I'll give you somethin' good to hear
I promise to provide pleasing and enjoyable music.
I only learned to play by ear
I have only learned to play music by ear, without formal training.
And everywhere I'm bound
Wherever I go,
I got to play that same old sound
I am compelled to play that familiar sound.
Got to play that same old sound
It's imperative to stick to that recognizable musical style.
Goin' round and round
This pattern continues repeatedly.
I did it for your sister last year
I performed for your sister last year.
Goin' to slip it right into your ear
I will subtly introduce something into your ears.
And everywhere I'm bound
Wherever I go,
I got to play that same old sound
I am obliged to play that familiar sound.
Got to play that same old sound
It's crucial to maintain that consistent musical style.
Goin' round and round
This cycle repeats.
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